Having those thoughts again....

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:49 am

No I dont mean the ones that will get me arrested! I mean about selling the car.
Im just getting fed up driving an old car about, ive spent loads of money on it but im now just thinking I should get something newer.

Some of you guys have seen it, what do you think id get for it?
Its got a new passenger side roof seal and drivers side weather strip going on this weekend.

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:57 am

Some times fella, i also feel that way too, just wanna flog it and get something newer and more reliable!

Was thinking about getting the L200 Warrior!

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:02 am

I have to admit that if I went back to an E30, it would have to be a second car.

After having much newer cars in the shape of an E38 728i and now a Mercedes C280 Sport I would find it hard to go backwards to an E30 as a main car. Both my last cars have been a lot cheaper that a decent 325i Sport, and signicantly quicker and more comfortable too!

Always will have a soft spot for the E30 though after having about 11 of them!

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:03 am

If I do sell it, im going to get a few bits sorted first, like the sloppy gear linkage (new parts are sitting at home waiting to be fitted), new clutch cylinders and some new bigger profile tyres just so that as far as im concerned the car has no faults.

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:55 am

I feel the same some times i just cant be arsed with the hastle eh at the moment its sitting in the garage up on bricks as im replacing the brakes but ofcourse nuthins as simple as it sounds eh all the wee springs n stuff for the handbrake shoes are goosed so i have2 wait for replacements coming.

Suppose i cant really complain really as iv not had much problems with my sport just general maintenance stuff,Fingers crossed.

Im quite into Civic typeRs at the moment, not as fast as everyone makes out but smart, reliable and nippy.

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:03 am

I hate to say this but my E30 just became my second car, second to a Mondeo, just quieter, more reliable and "Nicer" not as much fun as the E30 but I dont think I would ever sell it, tehn again always had a soft spot for the 200sx.........

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:06 am

My mate sold his 2.016v corsa to get a 200sx s14, had it for 2weeks n thot it was a heap of shit and bought his corsa back, hes now selling the 200 and says its the worst car hes owned

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:29 am

I like driving mine but its not a good first car!! Too loud and hard......if I'd known that Sarah was going to pass her test (damn woman) I would have thought a bit more about my suspension set-up!

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:30 am

just a question of what next to buy Steve. I've lost count the money I've thrown at mine but I'm keeping mine for a long time, depends on how long your wanting to keep yours.

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:36 am

The only car I actually want to get is an E46 330CI but that wont be until near the end of next year.
I would like to keep the E30 as a second car but I cant really afford to and it would hardly ever get used. I have been offered a very tidy Renault Megane 1.4 with recent service ect for Ãƒ”šÃ‚£800, so I may just get that while I make my mind up. Atleast then I can keep the E30 off the road while I get the jobs done.

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:37 am

E36 is the way foward, or a honda as they are reliable as fook

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:44 am

ive had newer cars than the old e30 but keep going back to them not sure what it is they just seem to suit me

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:54 am

At the end of the day iv got my e30 because its stylish,oldskool,somewhat reliable,its a bmw,comfortable,exelent drive,Rwd driftwagon,not to bad on fuel.And all for under Ãƒ”šÃ‚£3/4/5k U cant get a package like that from any car eh

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:00 pm

or another reliable car to have VW Golf. Cool car better looking that most hatch backs out there.

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:07 pm

hey gouki i've seen pics of your car man and she's awsome, and i understand the newer car thing
but please dont insult bavarian motor werke by
leaving it for a v-dub

it's a sin

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:16 pm

Steviec are you tired of the car ? the way it looks, the sloppy gear change, tires etc? OR is it because you seen a newer car that you like more. I sometimes think about getting a new car, but if i do my choices are limited, i cant afford the newer cars i like so if i did get rid of the e30 i would end up with a bland looking 1.6 ltr honda, toyota, mazda or vw polo which will only be 5 yrs younger

not really my cup of tea. I like a car that stirs me on the inside, i like the way it looks, i like the sound, i like the looks people give the car when its parked. I think i will get rid of my e30 when i am bored of it, are you bored of your e30?

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:20 pm

hyperion are you from jhb in da uk or you still in S.A

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:29 pm

Still in South Africa dude

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:33 pm

I am having those thoughts too... the insurance is a killer for me

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:47 pm

Hyperion wrote:Steviec are you tired of the car ? the way it looks, the sloppy gear change, tires etc? OR is it because you seen a newer car that you like more. I sometimes think about getting a new car, but if i do my choices are limited, i cant afford the newer cars i like so if i did get rid of the e30 i would end up with a bland looking 1.6 ltr honda, toyota, mazda or vw polo which will only be 5 yrs younger not really my cup of tea. I like a car that stirs me on the inside, i like the way it looks, i like the sound, i like the looks people give the car when its parked. I think i will get rid of my e30 when i am bored of it, are you bored of your e30?

I get bored of cars very easy, thats why I mod them, but its alot of things together that make me want to get rid. I cant go shopping in my car as its too low, but I wouldnt be happy with it if it wasnt dropped, also, the fuel economy isnt too good on short journeys and on long or motorway journeys, the car is just too noisy, you cant have a relaxing drive.
But if I was too keep it, I would want to get the interior retrimmed and the car resprayed, but I think of what that would cost and it brings me back to, should I just spend the money on a newer car?

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:48 pm

were in jhb you at hyperion?

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:56 pm

Dude, you've got a nice car. Hang on to it if it gives you pleasure. If it doesn't, then why keep it?

Like you, I'd love an E46 330CI or M3. The thing is whilst it may be newer, I won't drive it any more than I drive my E30 now. Yes, it'd be great to have a bang up-to-date ride but it's a costly business.

I was using my E30 as a second car for a while but then it became too much hassle so I sold the ricemobile. Unfortunately, I couldn't resist and bought another E30 and someone now 'looks after' my non-daily driver

while I drive the cab.

Cars will always owe you money unless you're in silly money territory e.g. Pagani Zonda league

I agree that if you get a re-trim and a spray you won't get it back in a sale. It's probably more cost-effective to buy and insure a modern run-around.

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:40 pm

I know what ya sayin about a newer motor,but they can still cost a lot to run,what with the maintenance/service costs etc as well as the insurance and not to mention the dredded DEPRECIATION,that can be MASSIVE on most high end cars............a couple of times i came close to buying some "desireable"newer car and not long after looked back at the prices

and it was phewwwwwwww,thank fook my cash is still safe and i resisted temptation

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:17 pm

i would like a newer car to
but i got a second car instead . i got a lil cheap hatch back fits everything in . i dont care about panels , parts are cheap and it cost less to run .so driving is stress free (almost)
when i get in my e30 i love it to bits .

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:20 pm

MadE30mike wrote:My mate sold his 2.016v corsa to get a 200sx s14, had it for 2weeks n thot it was a heap of shit and bought his corsa back, hes now selling the 200 and says its the worst car hes owned

your mate must of had a non turbo one or can't drive!

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:24 pm

i'd like to test drive da s14 it's supposed to be a mad drifter

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:16 pm

Simon13 wrote:
MadE30mike wrote:My mate sold his 2.016v corsa to get a 200sx s14, had it for 2weeks n thot it was a heap of shit and bought his corsa back, hes now selling the 200 and says its the worst car hes owned
your mate must of had a non turbo one or can't drive!

My mates got a P reg 200sx and I must say im very dissapointed with it.
Theres no feel or feedback from the clutch or accelerator and his car has more rust than most E30's!

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:22 pm

kunjani wrote:hey gouki i've seen pics of your car man and she's awsome, and i understand the newer car thing
but please dont insult bavarian motor werke by
leaving it for a v-dub

it's a sin

i dont plan on leaving Bavarian Motor Werke ownership anytime soon mate!

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:07 pm

Suppose I can always remove it if I change my mind........ http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :LCA:UK:31

Post Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:23 pm

gouki thats good to hear

Post Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:25 am

were in jhb you at hyperion?

Hi i work in Rivonia , but live in Orange Grove.

Post Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:59 am

Jap, it's the way forward

I wanna be able to drive my car, not use it in between constant repairs etc. That said, I do miss my E30 as it was a bit of a hooligan chariot and got driven accordingly so, but defo a second car now though. Something for the weekend sir?

Post Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:01 am

Simon13 wrote:
MadE30mike wrote:My mate sold his 2.016v corsa to get a 200sx s14, had it for 2weeks n thot it was a heap of shit and bought his corsa back, hes now selling the 200 and says its the worst car hes owned
your mate must of had a non turbo one or can't drive!

Oh he can drive alright He raced F2s n Hotrods.
It was a turbo and id did drift. He still thot it was a pile of shit tho